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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.82, 967.19 and 386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.82, 967.19 and 386.13 is: 532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.82 : 967.19 = 386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.82/967.19 = 386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.82x = 967.19 × 386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.82x = 373,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,459.14/700.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.89

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